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August 17, 2009

Capricorn RC Hard Light transmission

Capricorn RC have created a new brand called ‘Hard Light’ which will make optional parts for a range of cars. The first product is this complete transmission set for the 1/8th Kyosho, Mugen and Shepherd and will reduce the overall weight by 64 grams. The set comes with front and rear wheel axles, rear main axle, front drive cups and can be complete with either front and rear dogbones, or front CVDs and rear dogbones, in either aluminium or steel.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

August 16, 2009

K-Factory G4RS Front Solid & one-way axles

New from K-Factory for the Team Magic G4RS 2009 comes 2 new front axle options. First up is this lightweight aluminium front one-way axle, that has been strategically lightened, reducing rotating mass as well as the overall weight of the car. Also new is this front solid axle, which like the one-way, has also been strategically lightened. Both axles come supplied with the relevant outdrives.

Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]

August 13, 2009

South African Electric Nats Rd4

The 4th round of the South African Electric National Championships were held this past weekend at the brand new Welkom RC Club facility. This facility located about 2.5 hours south of Johannesburg was the dream of Antonio Caroli, Antonio the SA distributor for ATS Tires, Team Wave and Castle Creations has always wanted to have a first class venue available to not only the drivers in South Africa but also the world. He has worked tirelessly on the facility to ensure that every detail was taken care of and the track was prepared for the grand opening event.

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August 12, 2009

Serpent 966 Rear anti roll bar set

New from Serpent for their 966 1/8th scale chassis is this rear anti roll bar set. The set includes all 3 wire anti roll bars, in 2.2, 2.5 and 2.8mm thick versions, as well as the 2 different spacers and end balls for the different diameter wires. This gives you the full range of adjustability of the setup of your car allowing you to get the car dialed in for any track conditions. Each of the items are also available separately.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 12, 2009

Titianium Racing Photon Spool & CVDs

Titanium Racing have released their latest Pro competition spool and F1 stealth CVDs for the increasingly popular and successful TOP Photon. The Pro competition spool features aero-grade 7075 T6 Alloy body and sleeves and high impact Delrin drives. The system incorporates the unique locking system as featured on all TR Pro competition spools. The car is complimented by the new range of already successful F1 Stealth CVDs and the driveshaft length is optimised at 43.5mm (pin to pin measurement). Titanium Racing’s test driver Ricky Copsey using the new components at Sundays BRCA Junior National support race and broke the track record, TQ’ing and taking victory in both A finals against some very stiff opposition including Hot Bodies sponsored driver Ben Cosgrove.

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August 12, 2009

Dutch Phi-nomenon – Corally RDX Phi 09

Seen for the first time at the annual DHI-Cup in Denmark the 2009 Corally RDX Phi is finally here. Based on the successful RDX Phi platform the ‘09’ tourer offers the same versatile layout the previous car did but is specially designed to accommodate the ‘bulky’ LiPo hardcase batteries that are becoming more common these days in various racing classes. Most noticeable are the newly designed and higher bulkheads, new suspension mounts and last but not least a wider chassis plate. What else has the new Corally RDX Phi 09 to offer? We will find out in our review.

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August 11, 2009

Flying Fox RC JRXS Type-R spool

Flying Fox RC have announced their competition aluminium spool for the Losi JRXS Type-R. The spool is precision machined out of high quality aircraft grade 7075 aluminium to incredibly tight tolerances. Using the standard pulley and 2 standard Type-R outdrives they have managed to remove all traces of the age old problem of the spool slipping or the thread side hub stripping. Rotating weight has also been reduced using computer aided techniques to remove material from non-load bearing portions of the assembly.

Source: Flying Fox RC [flyingfoxrc.com]

August 11, 2009

Associated Factory Team 12R5.1

The Factory Team 12R5.1 is the latest evolutionary step in Associated’s twenty-five years of 1:12 scale racing history. New for the RC12R5.1 is the wide three-point rear pod that has been optimized for fitting brushless motors as well as heat dissipation. The 12R5.1 is built on a 2.5mm woven carbon fiber chassis that utilizes a pivot-ball link rear suspension that allows for independent adjustments for chassis roll, bump, and alignment.

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